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July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers Affected by COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Gillibrand, Cruz offer Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act Amendment to Defense Bill Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Updated Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Bipartisan Amendment In Support Of Baltic States Included In NDAA Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of bipartisan work w RM Wyden 2day I introd my bipartisan bill to lower Rx prices I'm disappointed Democrats didn't join Rs on bill they coauthored. This=election yr politics at its worst. Pres Trump+Sen Ernst & I will continue working for Iowans 2lower drug costs" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "By improving transparency in health care, we can increase competition, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs for Iowans. I'm working on a bill that takes a critical step toward achieving those goals." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "During my #99CountyTour, tele-town halls, or in conversations with my family members who depend on life-saving medications, Iowans have made it clear they want to see Congress take action to lower the cost of Rx drugs. I'm working with @ChuckGrassley to do just that." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Transparency, Lower Health Care Costs for Iowans Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 1, 2020 Russia Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor for taking action for Iowa's biofuel industry! This new law will make higher blends of renewable fuels cheaper at the pump & increase demand for producers. And, funding from the CARES Act will help folks continue to expand infrastructure." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "I served 23 years in military uniform, & it's because of that experience that I understand that the work we do on the #FY21NDAA matters immensely to our troops. Ensuring they are ready for the threats we face now & well into the future is something we should all celebrate." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump #commonsense farmers very much appreciate ur rewriting overburdensome WOTUS rule How ridiculous it was for Pres Obama to think fed Govt shld hv jurisdiction over 97% of land in IA Promise of deregulation by candidate trump promise delivered by Pres Trump" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "#PaycheckProtectionProgram update: the Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend the deadline for small businesses to apply for a forgivable PPP loan until August 8." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: My bipartisan bill to ensure proper care & treatment of our veterans passed the Senate. During these trying times, getting this commonsense bill unanimously through the Senate provides a glimmer of hope for our veterans and their families." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 NEW: Ernst's Bipartisan Veterans Bill Passes Senate Unanimously Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Law and order is finally being restored but enough is enough. Let's make sure this type of anarchy stops and pass my bill that would ban federal funding from places that allow anarchist jurisdictions to continue." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Multiemployer Pension System Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on the 2020 Filing Season and IRS COVID-19 Recovery Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Everywhere I went on my #99CountyTour last year, I heard consistently how important USMCA was for Iowa, & I fought to get it passed in the Senate & to @realdonaldtrump's desk. I was glad to join @FarmersForTrade for their celebration of this trade agreement's implementation." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Indoor transmission rates of COVID-19 are much higher than outdoors so it's especially important to wear a mask indoors in addition to social distancing 6+ft. I also encourage Iowans to wear masks outdoors if they are going to be near other ppl & can't properly distance" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "2day Communist China breaks its agreement w Hong Kong by passing law allowing crack down 2morrow Russia holds referendum violating Russian law bc KGB Putin decided to become dictator for life Maybe they think free world won't notice. We see their true nature &so do their ppl" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I encourage Iowans to wear a mask/face covering when not at home Wearing a mask isn't as much about self protection as it is about protecting others. Many carry COVID-19 & don't know it Wearing a mask shows u are thinking about others & sacrificing for your neighbors+loved ones" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I've long said that Russia is not our friend, & I don't trust Putin as far as I can throw him. So let's continue to push back on Russia; let's pass the annual defense bill and give our troops & allies resources they need to counter Russian aggression." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues introduce The Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "With China passing new law bypassing Hong Kong govt asserting right to crack down on protests, Hong Kong can no longer be considered truly self-governing" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Wyden Bill to Keep HHS Repatriation Program Afloat During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "June marks two years since @POTUS signed the VA MISSION Act--bipartisan legislation to improve access to care for veterans that included my bill to expand telehealth to vets in rural areas--into law. I'm asking the @DeptVetAffairs for an update on their implementation of the law." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is disappointing, but it should not deter us from the fight to protect women & girls from the dangers of abortion. All women--no matter their circumstances--deserve to be treated by competent doctors who can provide life-saving care during an emergency." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Walden, Grassley Request Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 The Wall Street Journal - America Needs Leadership on Prescription Prices Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Gilead announced it will charge around $3000 for a drug that already existed to treat coronavirus. We need innovation but also affordability. Coronavirus is all the more reason to pass my bill to lower Rx drug costs / hold Big Pharma accountable to taxpayers!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI, I led a bipartisan letter calling on @EPA to reject the 52 "new" gap waivers. They are inconsistent with the 10th Circuit decision, Congressional intent, and EPA's own guidance. More:" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Pres Trump called on Congress in his state of union to pass a bill to lower Rx drug prices & said he would sign it into law @realDonaldTrump has been leading on this issue for many yrs. I coauthored a bill w Ranking Member Wyden but Democrats walked away Bipartisanship is needed!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been a great awakening when it comes to the vulnerabilities in our supply chain. It's clear now, maybe more than ever, that the US has become all too dependent on China for PPE, Rx drugs, and other essential medical supplies. Let's fix that." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Anarchy cannot continue on our streets. If city officials or state leaders fail to do their job and protect their citizens, the federal government -- American taxpayers -- aren't going to pay for it." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Maintaining a reliable internet connection, especially for Iowans in our rural communities, is critically important. Congress needs to play its part in keeping folks connected. That's why I'm working across the aisle to help tackle this issue." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "As a veteran myself, I'm proud to support a bipartisan bill that'll help #Iowa servicemembers transition back to civilian life. One way to do this is by ensuring their loved ones receive info from @DeptVetAffairs abt services/support available to vets. That's what this bill does." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Great news: because of the CARES Act, Plains Area Mental Health Center in Carroll, #Iowa recently received telehealth funds for laptop computers and tablets to help rural Iowans receive the care they need during #COVID19!" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This wk the bipartisan Inspector General Access Act of 2019 was voted out of the Judiciary Committee. I am a cosponsor of the bill. Before the vote I told my colleagues how important it is for inspectors general to… " Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Let's improve health care for women in #Iowa. A bipartisan bill I support would remove the 5-month wait period for SSDI and 24-month wait period for Medicare for women battling metastatic breast cancer. Thank you to @NBCCStopBC for raising awareness!" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Ernst Exposes Special Tax Loophole for Communist China Sen. Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020 Ernst bill bans funding for cities, states that allow anarchy in the streets Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers Affected by COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Gillibrand, Cruz offer Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act Amendment to Defense Bill Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Updated Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Bipartisan Amendment In Support Of Baltic States Included In NDAA Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of bipartisan work w RM Wyden 2day I introd my bipartisan bill to lower Rx prices I'm disappointed Democrats didn't join Rs on bill they coauthored. This=election yr politics at its worst. Pres Trump+Sen Ernst & I will continue working for Iowans 2lower drug costs" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "By improving transparency in health care, we can increase competition, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs for Iowans. I'm working on a bill that takes a critical step toward achieving those goals." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "During my #99CountyTour, tele-town halls, or in conversations with my family members who depend on life-saving medications, Iowans have made it clear they want to see Congress take action to lower the cost of Rx drugs. I'm working with @ChuckGrassley to do just that." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Transparency, Lower Health Care Costs for Iowans Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 1, 2020 Russia Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor for taking action for Iowa's biofuel industry! This new law will make higher blends of renewable fuels cheaper at the pump & increase demand for producers. And, funding from the CARES Act will help folks continue to expand infrastructure." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "I served 23 years in military uniform, & it's because of that experience that I understand that the work we do on the #FY21NDAA matters immensely to our troops. Ensuring they are ready for the threats we face now & well into the future is something we should all celebrate." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump #commonsense farmers very much appreciate ur rewriting overburdensome WOTUS rule How ridiculous it was for Pres Obama to think fed Govt shld hv jurisdiction over 97% of land in IA Promise of deregulation by candidate trump promise delivered by Pres Trump" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "#PaycheckProtectionProgram update: the Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend the deadline for small businesses to apply for a forgivable PPP loan until August 8." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: My bipartisan bill to ensure proper care & treatment of our veterans passed the Senate. During these trying times, getting this commonsense bill unanimously through the Senate provides a glimmer of hope for our veterans and their families." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 NEW: Ernst's Bipartisan Veterans Bill Passes Senate Unanimously Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Law and order is finally being restored but enough is enough. Let's make sure this type of anarchy stops and pass my bill that would ban federal funding from places that allow anarchist jurisdictions to continue." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Multiemployer Pension System Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on the 2020 Filing Season and IRS COVID-19 Recovery Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Everywhere I went on my #99CountyTour last year, I heard consistently how important USMCA was for Iowa, & I fought to get it passed in the Senate & to @realdonaldtrump's desk. I was glad to join @FarmersForTrade for their celebration of this trade agreement's implementation." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Indoor transmission rates of COVID-19 are much higher than outdoors so it's especially important to wear a mask indoors in addition to social distancing 6+ft. I also encourage Iowans to wear masks outdoors if they are going to be near other ppl & can't properly distance" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "2day Communist China breaks its agreement w Hong Kong by passing law allowing crack down 2morrow Russia holds referendum violating Russian law bc KGB Putin decided to become dictator for life Maybe they think free world won't notice. We see their true nature &so do their ppl" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I encourage Iowans to wear a mask/face covering when not at home Wearing a mask isn't as much about self protection as it is about protecting others. Many carry COVID-19 & don't know it Wearing a mask shows u are thinking about others & sacrificing for your neighbors+loved ones" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I've long said that Russia is not our friend, & I don't trust Putin as far as I can throw him. So let's continue to push back on Russia; let's pass the annual defense bill and give our troops & allies resources they need to counter Russian aggression." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues introduce The Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "With China passing new law bypassing Hong Kong govt asserting right to crack down on protests, Hong Kong can no longer be considered truly self-governing" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Wyden Bill to Keep HHS Repatriation Program Afloat During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "June marks two years since @POTUS signed the VA MISSION Act--bipartisan legislation to improve access to care for veterans that included my bill to expand telehealth to vets in rural areas--into law. I'm asking the @DeptVetAffairs for an update on their implementation of the law." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is disappointing, but it should not deter us from the fight to protect women & girls from the dangers of abortion. All women--no matter their circumstances--deserve to be treated by competent doctors who can provide life-saving care during an emergency." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Walden, Grassley Request Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 The Wall Street Journal - America Needs Leadership on Prescription Prices Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Gilead announced it will charge around $3000 for a drug that already existed to treat coronavirus. We need innovation but also affordability. Coronavirus is all the more reason to pass my bill to lower Rx drug costs / hold Big Pharma accountable to taxpayers!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI, I led a bipartisan letter calling on @EPA to reject the 52 "new" gap waivers. They are inconsistent with the 10th Circuit decision, Congressional intent, and EPA's own guidance. More:" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Pres Trump called on Congress in his state of union to pass a bill to lower Rx drug prices & said he would sign it into law @realDonaldTrump has been leading on this issue for many yrs. I coauthored a bill w Ranking Member Wyden but Democrats walked away Bipartisanship is needed!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been a great awakening when it comes to the vulnerabilities in our supply chain. It's clear now, maybe more than ever, that the US has become all too dependent on China for PPE, Rx drugs, and other essential medical supplies. Let's fix that." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Anarchy cannot continue on our streets. If city officials or state leaders fail to do their job and protect their citizens, the federal government -- American taxpayers -- aren't going to pay for it." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Maintaining a reliable internet connection, especially for Iowans in our rural communities, is critically important. Congress needs to play its part in keeping folks connected. That's why I'm working across the aisle to help tackle this issue." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "As a veteran myself, I'm proud to support a bipartisan bill that'll help #Iowa servicemembers transition back to civilian life. One way to do this is by ensuring their loved ones receive info from @DeptVetAffairs abt services/support available to vets. That's what this bill does." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Great news: because of the CARES Act, Plains Area Mental Health Center in Carroll, #Iowa recently received telehealth funds for laptop computers and tablets to help rural Iowans receive the care they need during #COVID19!" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This wk the bipartisan Inspector General Access Act of 2019 was voted out of the Judiciary Committee. I am a cosponsor of the bill. Before the vote I told my colleagues how important it is for inspectors general to… " Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Let's improve health care for women in #Iowa. A bipartisan bill I support would remove the 5-month wait period for SSDI and 24-month wait period for Medicare for women battling metastatic breast cancer. Thank you to @NBCCStopBC for raising awareness!" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Ernst Exposes Special Tax Loophole for Communist China Sen.Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020 Ernst bill bans funding for cities, states that allow anarchy in the streets Sen.Joni Ernst
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